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Gratin vs. Caesar salad — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Gratin and Caesar salad

  • Gratin has more Vitamin C, however, Caesar salad is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Iron, Phosphorus, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B2, Calcium, and Zinc.
  • Caesar salad covers your daily Selenium needs 52% more than Gratin.

Specific food types used in this comparison are Potatoes, au gratin, home-prepared from recipe using butter and LITTLE CAESARS 14" Original Round Cheese Pizza, Regular Crust.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Gratin
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 14% 36% 35% 24% 53% 19% 48% 56% 21% 15%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 20% 70% 15% 88% 42% 44% 99% 59% 42% 171%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +132.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +27%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +40%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +95.8%
Contains more IronIron +265.6%
Contains more ZincZinc +133.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +104.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +99.4%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +1063%
~equal in Sodium ~454mg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Gratin
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 33% 16% 0% 0% 16% 27% 19% 23% 40% 0% 0% 8.3% 0%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 22% 12% 0% 94% 69% 61% 27% 0% 50% 15% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +36.4%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +489.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +156%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +226%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +15.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Choline ~mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Gratin
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5% 8% 11% 74% 2%
Protein: 5.06 g
Fats: 7.59 g
Carbs: 11.27 g
Water: 74 g
Other: 2.08 g
13% 10% 32% 43% 2%
Protein: 13.39 g
Fats: 9.54 g
Carbs: 31.5 g
Water: 43.39 g
Other: 2.18 g
Contains more WaterWater +70.5%
Contains more ProteinProtein +164.6%
Contains more FatsFats +25.7%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +179.5%
~equal in Other ~2.18g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Gratin
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66% 30% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.276 g
52% 30% 18%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.206 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.38 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.461 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -11.1%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +10.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +429.3%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Gratin Caesar salad
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gratin Caesar salad Opinion
Calories 132kcal 265kcal Caesar salad
Protein 5.06g 13.39g Caesar salad
Fats 7.59g 9.54g Caesar salad
Vitamin C 9.9mg 0mg Gratin
Net carbs 9.47g 29.8g Caesar salad
Carbs 11.27g 31.5g Caesar salad
Cholesterol 23mg 24mg Gratin
Magnesium 20mg 28mg Caesar salad
Calcium 119mg 233mg Caesar salad
Potassium 396mg 170mg Gratin
Iron 0.64mg 2.34mg Caesar salad
Sugar 4.02g Gratin
Fiber 1.8g 1.7g Gratin
Copper 0.16mg 0.126mg Gratin
Zinc 0.69mg 1.61mg Caesar salad
Starch 25.29g Caesar salad
Phosphorus 113mg 231mg Caesar salad
Sodium 433mg 454mg Gratin
Vitamin A 264IU 360IU Caesar salad
Vitamin A RAE 64µg 78µg Caesar salad
Vitamin E 0.61mg Caesar salad
Manganese 0.161mg 0.321mg Caesar salad
Selenium 2.7µg 31.4µg Caesar salad
Vitamin B1 0.064mg 0.377mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.297mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B3 0.993mg 3.237mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B5 0.387mg 0.447mg Caesar salad
Vitamin B6 0.174mg Gratin
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.4µg Caesar salad
Vitamin K 5.9µg Caesar salad
Folate 11µg Gratin
Saturated Fat 4.733g 4.206g Caesar salad
Monounsaturated Fat 2.149g 2.38g Caesar salad
Polyunsaturated fat 0.276g 1.461g Caesar salad
Tryptophan 0.07mg 0.15mg Caesar salad
Threonine 0.192mg 0.393mg Caesar salad
Isoleucine 0.284mg 0.547mg Caesar salad
Leucine 0.443mg 1.137mg Caesar salad
Lysine 0.381mg 0.523mg Caesar salad
Methionine 0.117mg 0.3mg Caesar salad
Phenylalanine 0.254mg 0.717mg Caesar salad
Valine 0.325mg 0.7mg Caesar salad
Histidine 0.151mg 0.36mg Caesar salad
Fructose 1.13g Caesar salad
Omega-3 - ALA 0.155g Caesar salad

Which food is preferable for your diet?

ok
ok
is better in case of low diet
Gratin Caesar salad
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
14%
Gratin
27%
Caesar salad
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Gratin
65%
Caesar salad

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.02g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Gratin
Gratin contains less Sodium (difference - 21mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Gratin
Gratin is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.527g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Caesar salad
Caesar salad is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Gratin - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170442/nutrients
  2. Caesar salad - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172047/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.